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Use the interface on the left to filter and download available NLCD products. Access the MRLC NLCD viewer or the MRLC Rangeland viewer for more dynamic data selection. Note: the current version of Annual NLCD offered here is Collection 1 Version 1 (1.1). This is the only version made available on www.mrlc.gov. For access to full archive of Annual NLCD, please visit the ScienceBase page.

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Bare Ground Departure thumbnail

2024

Bare Ground Departure

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Litter Departure thumbnail

2024

Litter Departure

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Perennial Herbaceous Departure thumbnail

2024

Perennial Herbaceous Departure

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Sagebrush Departure thumbnail

2024

Sagebrush Departure

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2024

Shrub Departure

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2024

Tree Departure

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Vegetation State

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1985

Vegetation State

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Ecological Potential Vegetation State Thumbnail

Ecological Potential Vegetation State

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Ecological Potential Tree Cover

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Ecological Potential Shrub Cover

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Ecological Potential Sagebrush Cover Thumbnail

Ecological Potential Sagebrush Cover

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Ecological Potential Perennial Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

Ecological Potential Perennial Herbaceous Cover

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Ecological Potential Litter Cover Thumbnail

Ecological Potential Litter Cover

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Ecological Potential Bare Ground Cover Thumbnail

Ecological Potential Bare Ground Cover

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2015-2023

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2005-2014

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1995-2004

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1985-1994

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2023

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2022

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2021

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2020

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2019

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2018

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2017

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2016

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2015

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2014

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2013

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2012

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2011

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2009

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2008

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2007

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2006

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2005

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2004

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2003

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2002

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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2000

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1998

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1996

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1995

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1994

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1993

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1992

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1991

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1990

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1989

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1988

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1987

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1986

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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1985

Science Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2015-2023

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2005-2014

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1995-2004

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1985-1994

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2023

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2022

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2021

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2020

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2019

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2018

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2017

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2016

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2015

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2014

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2013

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2012

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2011

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2010

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2009

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2008

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2007

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2006

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2005

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2004

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2003

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2002

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2001

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2000

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1999

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1998

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1997

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1996

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1995

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1994

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1993

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1992

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1991

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1990

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1989

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1988

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1987

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

1986

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1985

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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Annual NLCD image of CONUS showing Validation Points

Annual NLCD Reference Data and Validation Metrics Now Available on MRLC

Published Sep 24, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey has added a new outlet for Reference and Validation (R&V) data for Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) Conterminous U.S. (CU), Collection 1.0. In addition to availability on the USGS ScienceBase-Catalog, the R&V data are now hosted right here on MRLC.gov.
These R&V data provide Annual NLCD users with a statistical accuracy assessment of the land cover products, as well as the source reference data. This information helps users understand the accuracy of Annual NLCD and supports better decisions in research, land use planning, and resource management.

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Map of eastern CONUS with Ecological Potential data

RCMAP Ecological Potential Data Now Available

Published Jul 28, 2025

A new generation of RCMAP Ecological Potential (EP) vegetation cover components are now available. Rangelands have immense inherent spatial and temporal variability, yet assessments of land condition and trends are often assessed relative to the condition of a limited number of representative points or in some cases reference data for comparison is lacking. Understanding of the potential vegetation conditions of a site in an undisturbed state is invaluable for interpreting trends, disturbance impact, and restoration targets. EP was defined as the potential fractional cover of components (bare ground, herbaceous, litter, shrub, sagebrush, and tree) in the least disturbed and most productive spaces and times of western North America since 1985. This dataset enables: 1) setting realistic expectations for restoration and management targets, 2) better understanding of the extent of vegetation departure from potential and 3) improved spatial understanding of vegetation composition and productivity variation.

Annual NLCD image of CONUS showing land features

Annual NLCD CONUS Collection 1.1 Now Available

Published Jun 25, 2025

Land Cover Characteristics in a Suite of Six Products

Annual NLCD CU C1.1 adds 2024 to the established suite of six raster-based land use and land cover science products for the conterminous United States. It now covers the period between 1985 and 2024:

1. Land Cover
2. Land Cover Change
3. Land Cover Confidence
4. Fractional Impervious Surface
5. Impervious Descriptor
6. Spectral Change Day of Year

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